NEW DELHI: Days after a high-stakes election marked by record turnout, the Election Commission on Friday ordered repolling in 15 polling stations across Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour in South 24 Parganas, declaring the April 29 voting void. Fresh polling will be held on May 2 from 7 am to 6 pm, the poll body…
Despite years in detention, Suu Kyi continues to command loyalty among many supporters. On her 81st birthday on June 19, supporters quietly marked the occasion across Myanmar. More than three years after Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi‘s last junta-orchestrated public appearance, questions over the detained Nobel Peace Prize laureate’s whereabouts and condition are mounting. Her…
After resigning from BJP, K Annamalai in his social media interaction said he joined the party “for a positive change” and added that he will now start a new political movement. (Image Credit: X) CHENNAI: After resigning from the BJP, K Annamalai has announced the launch of a new political movement and said he will…
In 1908, a railway worker clearing sand beside a track in what is now Namibia noticed something unusual: stones that caught the sunlight. His German supervisor, August Stauch, recognised the discovery as diamonds, setting off a rush that would transform one of southern Africa’s harshest landscapes. Within months, prospectors and mining companies were moving into…
The Sedlec Ossuary in Kutná Hora, about an hour east of Prague, tucked into the rolling hills of the Czech countryside, looks like any other medieval chapel from the 14th century on the outside: Gothic architecture, weathered stone and a baffling stillness. But once you descend the narrow staircase beneath the main church, nothing you…
In our hyper-connected world, true quiet is a rarity, leading to a subtle exhaustion from constant information intake. Spiritual teacher Ram Dass, known for ‘Be Here Now’, suggests that embracing silence allows us to hear our inner voice and the world’s subtle cues. This simple practice, like mindful walking or sitting still, sharpens attention by…
State Farm Settlement Saving California Consumers Approximately $530 Million Receives Final Approval California insurance regulators have officially approved a settlement with State Farm General after the insurer requested premium increases of up to 52 per cent. The deal is expected to save homeowners and renters across the state about $530 million (£395 million), reports the…
India vs Sri Lanka Live, 1st Test: India are on the verge of a commanding victory in the first Test against Sri Lanka after an impressive fourth-day display in Galle left the hosts facing one of the toughest chases in the venue’s history. After setting a target of 372, India reduced Sri Lanka to 84/4…
“Pat McAfee Brushes Off ESPN Layoff Backlash (Image via Getty) Pat McAfee is once again the internet’s favorite scapegoat, and once again, he’s saying it’s not fair. ESPN just wrapped up a brutal round of layoffs, showing the door to names fans have watched for years. Ryan Clark, Cam Newton, Karl Ravech, Tom Pelissero, and…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched a comprehensive review of regulations governing stock exchanges, clearing corporations and commodity derivatives exchanges. The exercise includes a proposed overhaul of technology-related rules as part of efforts to improve ease of doing business and reduce compliance burdens in the securities market.In a press release issued…